My mother and I were cordial but never close. Now that I'm her caregiver, I'm trying to set new boundaries so I can ...

My parents had me young and things were hard for them. I had my daughter at 40 and I'm glad, but I have less energy.

DEAR WORRIED: First off, I am sorry for your loss. You sound like a wonderful son, and your mother is fortunate to have you care so much. You can’t rush grief, especially after 45 years of marriage.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Tricia Patras's parents divorced after 19 years of marriage. During the pandemic, her mom moved back in with her dad and they ...

I’m struggling with my mother-in-law, “Linda,” and it’s starting to cause tension in my marriage. My husband, “Jake,” is an ...

I worry my mom might be in a situation like that. She brushes things off — her boyfriend’s temper, his criticisms — but I see ...

Yes, my mum has been around - but love, acceptance and respect have been ... who believes what she tells them - that I am a shame on her. That everyone should be disgusted by me and because ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.